Feather All Stainless DE

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:44 pm

Looks as good as everyone says. Now, if it shave as good as it looks, I'll be very, very happy. Speaking of looks:

Anyone know if there is any difference between these two blades?

Can't wait to give this baby a try.

Steve

brucered · Post by **brucered** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:47 pm

very nice...it was my 1st BIG shaving purchase and i don't regret it for a minute. you'll love it once you figure out the angle, it's steeper, but don't give up, it takes a few shaves to get it down, but once you do, it's a pleasure to shave with.

as for the blades, it's just packaging. 1 is for N/A, 1 is for Asia...other theory is 1 is 5pk, 1 is 10

but either way, they are the SAME blade and work wonders in the Feather AS-D1 as it's a milder razor, so a nice sharp blade works perfect in it.

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:51 pm

Hi Bruce, thanks for the info. I'll be giving this baby a run in the next couple of days...

Steve

KM-INSTRUCTOR · Post by **KM-INSTRUCTOR** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:57 pm

Very nice Steve, like Bruce mentioned once you get that angle down pat, I think you'll find this to be an exceptional shaving tool.

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:57 pm

Guess I should have read this card a little closer, explains that the blades are the same.

Steve

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:58 pm

Thanks, KM. I'm looking forward to practice, LOL..

Steve

KM-INSTRUCTOR wrote:Very nice Steve, like Bruce mentioned once you get that angle down pat, I think you'll find this to be an exceptional shaving tool.

itsmedave · Post by **itsmedave** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:14 pm

How aggressive are these? I think after I get all my selling done I might pick one up.

RazoRock · Post by **RazoRock** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:15 pm

I love shaving with the Feather AS-D1, like the others said, once you get the angle right, it's awesome. Love the fact it's built like a tank.

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:23 pm

Is that you, Dave? LOL.. It's apparently a very mild razor, probably to compensate for the unforgiving, sharp nature of the Feather blades.

As far as picking one up, I think I found the last one in NA. I wonder if the earthquake in Japan has anything to do with the scarcity of these beautiful instruments? Nonetheless, I feel very fortunate to have found one.

Steve

itsmedave wrote:How aggressive are these? I think after I get all my selling done I might pick one up.

brucered · Post by **brucered** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:31 pm

itsmedave wrote:How aggressive are these? I think after I get all my selling done I might pick one up.

more agressive then a Blue Tip, less aggressive then the EJ89 series...

sorry, with my limited use of razors, that's the best i can describe it.

you can still get a BBS with it, but it takes some time to figure out the angle.

when you 1st shave with it, be very very quite, and you can hear it mowing down the razors.

it's a fantastic razor.

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:43 am

Bruce hit the nail on the head with his description. I have to say that upon my initial use, my impressions mirror what others say about this razor: It's very mild. The angle of attack with this razor is critical to a good shave. My initial shave wasn't bad, but not what I usually get with my other razors (Merkur HD and EJ 89). I kind of expected this as I researched this razor fairly extensively before my purchase - I'm going to tough it out though, tweak my technique, and hopefully this will become a standout for me. It's definitely going to take more work than my other 2 razor's though, and so far, I think my EJ offers the best shaving experience of my 3 de's.

Steve

OtherMoe · Post by **OtherMoe** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:48 am

To me it felt much like a Gillette Tech as far as aggressiveness, but perhaps more efficient (it shaved a little closer than it felt). In the end, it just didn't work for me. A pity too as it's an awesome piece of machinery.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:24 pm

Enjoy and use in good health!

clive

desmoface · Post by **desmoface** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:30 pm

Hi Clive, thanks.

Steve

timthepenman · Post by **timthepenman** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:50 pm

in both cases, YES! You will be a happy camper

Obie · Post by **Obie** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:55 pm

Gentlemen,
Through the years I have had the pleasure and the displeasure of scores of double edge razors. The Feather all stainless falls comfortably in the pleasure class. What a delightful razor. It is beautifully balanced, with impeccable workmanship, and the shave is as sweet as good mood.

brucered · Post by **brucered** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:17 pm

timthepenman wrote:in both cases, YES! You will be a happy camper

pretty sure the OP sold the feather already

michiganlover · Post by **michiganlover** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:52 pm

brucered wrote:
timthepenman wrote:in both cases, YES! You will be a happy camper
pretty sure the OP sold the feather already

The O.P. sold the razor after a mere 2 shaves with it.

So much for toughing it out.

TRBeck · Post by **TRBeck** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:14 pm

michiganlover wrote:
brucered wrote:
timthepenman wrote:in both cases, YES! You will be a happy camper
pretty sure the OP sold the feather already
The O.P. sold the razor after a mere 2 shaves with it.

So much for toughing it out.

Eh. For me, certain items require immediate attachment. I never felt anything but utter joy using my Duke 3, for instance, and haven't had the same immediate love for a brush since. Thus continued buying and selling of brushes. I can see a DE being the same way. Some things can grow on you. Some things you know never will. No sense hanging on if you've got something that satisfies you more, as Steve's EJ does him.

Regards,

brucered · Post by **brucered** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:24 pm

TRBeck wrote: Eh. For me, certain items require immediate attachment. I never felt anything but utter joy using my Duke 3, for instance, and haven't had the same immediate love for a brush since. Thus continued buying and selling of brushes. I can see a DE being the same way. Some things can grow on you. Some things you know never will. No sense hanging on if you've got something that satisfies you more, as Steve's EJ does him.

Regards,

agreed...if you know you aren't going, might as well pass it along and use the funds for something else.

heck, i've sold stuff before i even used it, because i changed my mind and didn't want to give it a chance